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2018 Wedding Planning Tips and Trends

If you have a wedding to plan that will take place in 2018, chances are you're wondering what the hottest wedding trends will be...

If you have a wedding to plan that will take place in 2018,
chances are you're wondering what the hottest wedding
trends will be in color, ceremony, receptions and wedding cinematography styles.
It's oddly comforting to know that the economy has taken a toll on wedding
trends, and will continue to do so next year with more simple yet elegant
wedding plans.

This means you can breathe a sigh of relief about a lack of
funds, and are free to make more unique choices with your wedding and still
stay with the times. Home weddings and/or receptions are and will continue to
be hot. Having part or all of your wedding at home sets the stage for a more
relaxed, and tighter knit wedding than a huge church ever could.

For your wedding, concentrate more on the lasting memories
and on the relationship itself, rather than the stress of good hosting and
grand showmanship. Remember the spirit of the day is about you and your
soon-to-be spouse, so use lots of pictures and décor that have meaning for the
two of you. Adding small touches and attention to detail will be much more
important than having the right number of flowers.

Hire unknown freelancers for your wedding. A local
photographers or cake designer will be more attentive to your desires and will
work harder to make you happier than a large company. You get the benefit of
totally customizable, professional-quality work AND the bonus of a cheaper
price (most times.) Of course, ask for work samples or portfolios and work up a
contract agreement with the person, as you would with any big company. You
might just be pleasantly surprised when you choose to use local artists.

Favors will be hotter than ever in 2018, so don't skip out
on them. These don't have to be expensive or require hours of bagging. Make
them something more meaning full than a box of mints, too. Use something like
thank you cards with personal pictures or tiny stuffed animals, trinkets, even
magnets. Favors that will last more than a week will be appreciated for years.

The wedding color predictions for weddings in 2018 are
bright hued, monochromatic weddings. Meaning a main color of bright royal blue
with secondary colors of baby blue or cornflower. Color themes to look for next
year include blues, reds, oranges, pinks, yellows, silver and greens. Gone are
the tired old layouts of red, black, and white.

Videographers are very cutting edge in their profession, and
with guest lists growing smaller to accommodate lower budgets, they are in high
demand. Consider hiring a
professional to video tape the wedding, and then play the video for guests
who may be at the reception, but weren't at the wedding. This replaces the
tired option of the dinner side slides show of you and your finance growing up.

For weddings in 2018, planning around a tight budget is
bound to get easier than it has been in the past. Now it is the "in"
thing to do, so all stress of appearance is gone. This leaves the door wide
open for you to personalize your wedding without looking cheap. Aim for the
feeling of "cozy and romantic".